Denmark works to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 50%

The Danish energy system can be changed to depend mainly on renewable energy and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 50%, according to a consensus from scientists, government officials and businesspeople. The big challenge lies in the system itself.

For two days 160 scientists, businesspeople and government officers have been working to answer the question: What is the fastest way to an energy system with much less CO2 emissions? The first step is to integrate an interconnected intelligent power grid in Europe.

Denmark can become independent of fossil fuels by implementing efficiency improvements in all sectors including power stations, houses, industry and transport. At the same time, the share of renewable energy must be increased with more wind energy and increased use of biomass. In the transport sector we can replace fossil fuels with biofuels and we can also use electric cars which can be integrated into the power grid. The obstacle is the development of better batteries. Such a radical transformation of the energy system takes time.

Denmark Works To Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions By 50%
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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